Course description

Skid Steer Loaders are a machine that traditionally presented unique dangers to the driver compared with other front loaders; the nature of operational technique of this unconventional plant machine demands specialist training.

Bobcat safety training teaches the irregular skidding / dragging maneuverability of this versatile bucket loader. Improve the effectiveness of your staff with professional Skid Steer Loader training that will minimise risk of injury and improve safety to operators and other employees.

Skid Steer operator training is only available delivered on clients premises; the client is required to supply the Skid Steer Loader. Completion of training awards candidates with Skid Steer certification and photo ID card.

Training Locations

On-site Bobcat training, UK wide

Didac deliver on-site Skid Steer Loader training and other plant courses to any location across the UK.

Some recent on-site training locations include:

Brighton

Bristol

Cardiff

Coventry

Derby

Dorset

Gloucester

Hampshire

Kent

Leicester

Lincoln

London

Newport

Nottingham

Portsmouth

Sheffield

Southampton

Surrey

Sussex

Swindon

Yorkshire

Overseas Work

Didac will always consider work overseas.

Contact us about our overseas work policy.

How does it work?

How does it work?

This unconventional plant machine turns by delivering different velocities of power or torque to the wheels on either side of the machine, thus skidding or dragging the vehicle into position. This can cause problems for the ground beneath much like tracked vehicles but enables extreme pivot maneuverability.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a minimum age requirement for completing Skid Steer training?

With the exception of Lift Truck operators, there is no minimum age outlined in any UK legislation for plant operators.

Lift Truck operators in the UK must be over the minimum school leaving age (except in docks where they must be at least 18 years old).

There is no such thing as a license as such, for any piece of plant machinery in the UK.

The term ‘licence’ suggests a document issued from a governmental or other constituted authority to operate a Bobcat. No such authority exists; there are only accrediting bodies and training providers who operate independently of the HSE or any other government organisation.

Successful candidates do receive a certificate and photo ID card, sometimes referred to as a Bobcat ticket; this provides evidence that the candidate has completed Bobcat Skid Steer training and is certified to use the equipment as outlined on the Bobcat certification.

Can I use this training to drive a Bobcat on the public highway?

To operate a Bobcat, whether on the public highway or not, the operator should be properly trained and certified.

Public highways in the UK are governed by the DVLA; the same rules apply for operating plant machinery on the road as with operating a different type of motor vehicle.

The vehicle must be properly taxed.

A valid insurance policy must be held.

The driver must hold a valid road driving licence.

Testimonials

H S Services

Didac trainer was very good, facilities good couldn't have asked for any better really.
NOTE FROM DIDAC: This training was actually conducted on the site of one of Didac's associates, so they deserve the credit for the quality of the facilities.

RichardSittingbourne

Didac Instructors

Full Time Training Staff

Didac instructors are full time training staff, holding the required instructor and training qualifications to deliver training to you.

Paul Mackley

Gary Hobson

Marcus Lyne

Trainer Assessor

South East, England

Kevin Foley

Trainer Assessor

Midlands, England

David Farrell

Trainer Assessor

South, England

Michael Barnett

Trainer Assessor

North, England

Sub-Contractors

From time to time, Didac Ltd use sub-contractors to deliver training courses on our behalf. These sub-contractors are subject to the same detailed quality assurance procedures as our full time employees and hold all the correct insurances.

Instructor and operator qualifications achieved within the last 5 years;